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Exceptional Education, BS: Early Adolescence – Adolescence

The Early Adolescence-Adolescence (EAA) Special Education program leads to a Bachelor of Science in Exceptional Education. Upon completion of the program and other license requirements, students will be eligible to apply for a Cross-Categorical Special Education Teaching License from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction for ages 10-21 (grades 6 through 12). If you already hold a Bachelor’s Degree, you can earn EAA Special Education Teacher Certification as a Post-Baccalaureate student.

Exceptional Education, BS: Early Childhood

The Early Childhood Special Education major leads to a Bachelor of Science in Exceptional Education. Upon completion, students will be eligible to apply for a Cross-Categorical Special Education Teaching License from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction for ages birth to eight, grades birth-3rd. Special Education teachers who specialize in early childhood are currently in high demand, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Exceptional Education, BS: K4-12 Special Education

Special education certification in the state of Wisconsin has undergone changes in the grade levels associated with specific licenses. The UWM Special Education program is adapting curriculum to prepare students to teach in K4-12 settings, including extensive fieldwork. This program prepares students to work in urban settings and takes place in close partnership with local school districts.

The UWM School of Education’s urban mission is upheld in the special education program’s commitment to preparing pre-service teachers to meet the needs of diverse populations. Students are admitted into the program upon admission to the University and completion of pre-professional coursework. It is possible to complete the program in four years. This is a field-based program involving gradual and extensive work in urban schools. Upon successful completion of all student teaching requirements, including state required assessments; students will be licensed to teach in special education.

Honors in the School of Education

GPA of 3.750 or above, earned on a full-time student's GPA on 12 or more graded credits in a given semester.